Egg-citing: 44 Kids Easter Books Mums Recommend

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Easter is officially one of the best times of the year. You get to scatter chocolate around the place, make funny hats for your kids, describe everything as “egg-cellent” and read loads of juicy Easter books.

We’ve put together a bumper list of our favourite Easter books for babies and toddlers that are bouncing with bunnies and eggs-ploding with imagination. (Get it? ‘Eggs-ploding.’ Ahh … Easter really is the best).

OUR PICK OF THE CROP
44 Best Easter Books Mums Recommend

To help you stock up on some fantastic Easter books for the season, we hopped around town to scout out the titles to get seriously egg-cited about. In no particular order, here they are.

Wackadoo it’s Easter

The cover of the book Hooray, It's Easter! by Bluey

Hooray, It’s Easter! by Bluey

Join Bluey and Bingo in their egg-citing adventure as they follow clues from the Easter bunny, aiming to crack the case of the hidden Easter eggs in this delightful lift-the-flap board book for kids of all ages

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Enchanting Easter

The cover of the book The Fairies' Easter Egg Surprise by Sarina Dickson

The Fairies’ Easter Egg Surprise by Sarina Dickson

Set forth on an enchanting Easter journey with a group of curious forest fairies as they spread festive cheer and mischief throughout their fairy village, bringing joy and wonder to readers young and old alike.

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Ha ha ha

The cover of the book The Unfunny Bunny by Adrian Beck

The Unfunny Bunny by Adrian Beck

Follow along with this hare-larious Easter tale as a girl brings some Easter fun indoors with puns, pranks and egg-planting antics in this delightfully illustrated picture book that celebrates family and laughter year after year!

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Marmalade to save the day

The cover of the book Paddington's Easter Egg Hunt by Michael Bond

Paddington’s Easter Egg Hunt by Michael Bond

Everyone’s favourite bear is back as he excitedly plans an Easter egg hunt for his neighbours. From empty supermarket shelves to broken eggs, Paddington faces challenges, but discovers a brilliant solution that promises an eggstra-special Easter adventure!

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Crazy chicks

The cover of the book Dear Easter Bunny by Maxine Lee-Mackie

Dear Easter Bunny by Maxine Lee-Mackie

An egg-citing adventure as Easter Bunny prepares to deliver eggs to children worldwide using her superspectacular Eggatron chocolate-making machine! But when her chick helpers start experimenting with their own recipes, chaos ensues as the eggs go awry.

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Mmm chocolate

The cover of the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Surprise by Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Easter Surprise by Eric Carle

Embark on a colourful Easter egg hunt with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this engaging new adventure, featuring die-cut pages and simple rhyming text that will captivate curious toddlers everywhere!

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Cheeky bunny

The cover of the book The Easter Bum Book by Kate Mayes

The Easter Bum Book by Kate Mayes

Hop into the Easter spirit with “The Easter Bum Book,” a hilarious celebration of all things Easter and bums, perfect for anyone who enjoys Easter, has a bum, or simply loves a good laugh!

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Can you find them all?

The cover of the book Peppa's Easter Basket by Peppa Pig

Peppa’s Easter Basket by Peppa Pig

Peppa and her friends go on an egg-citing Easter egg hunt adventure set up by Miss Rabbit, complete with hidden eggs on every page and a heartwarming lesson about sharing, making it the perfect addition to your little Peppa fan’s Easter basket for on-the-go fun.

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Parading around town

The cover of the book Aussie Easter Hat Parade by Colin Buchanan

Aussie Easter Hat Parade by Colin Buchanan

Get ready for a hopping good time as Aussie animals showcase their creativity in crafting spectacular hats for their first Easter parade, marching round and round in a delightful display of Aussie spirit and Easter cheer.

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Knock, knock

The cover of the book The Easter Bunny Hunt by Stacy Gregg

The Easter Bunny Hunt by Stacy Gregg

Cat and Dog eagerly anticipate the arrival of a special Easter visitor, but as Dog’s descriptions of the Easter Bunny leave room for Cat’s imagination to run wild, their home becomes a bustling hub for an array of long-eared, fluffy-tailed creatures ready to join in the festivities.

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3, 2, 1

The cover of the book Mr. Men Little Miss: Easter Countdown by Roger Hargreaves

Mr Men. Little Miss: Easter Countdown by Roger Hargreaves

Hop into the Easter spirit with the Mr Men and Little Miss crew as they embark on a fun-filled adventure, counting bouncing bunnies, cheeping chicks and leaping lambs while hunting for eggs in this eggstraordinary rhyming story celebrating the joys of spring.

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Here boy!

The cover of the book Find Spot at Easter by Eric Hill

Find Spot at Easter by Eric Hill

Celebrate Easter with Spot he embarks on an egg-citing adventure to Grandma and Grandpa’s picnic, encountering noisy baby animals along the way. But when Spot disappears, your little one will delight in the search while learning animal sounds in this engaging lift-the-flap book.

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Pardon me

Book of Bunny Farts

Book of Bunny Farts by Humor Heals Us

If fart jokes tickle the funny bones of your wee ones, you can count on this being on high rotation throughout the season. Find out exactly why the Easter Bunny tends to be so, well, gassy.

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EGGing good time

Roald Dahl Easter EGGstravaganza

Easter EGGstravaganza by Roald Dahl

Hot off the press for 2022, this EGGstravaganza takes kids on a ‘delumptious’ ride of licky, sticky goodness. Little ones will love lifting the flaps to reveal shiny Easter surprises.

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Pop & hop

Peter Rabbit Pop-Up Easter Egg Hunt

Peter Rabbit: A Pop-Up Easter Egg Hunt by Beatrix Potter

The race is on to track down as many eggs as you can. Packed with fun flaps and pop-ups, this novelty book provides loads of tactile entertainment. Look out for the ‘pop’ surprise.

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Wiggly bunny

The cover of the book Fingerwiggly Easter Bunnies by Usborne

Fingerwiggly Easter Bunnies by Felicity Brooks

Little ones and their grown-ups can join the fun by sticking their fingers through die-cut holes to become the ears and paws of two adorable bunnies as they hop through the forest in search of Easter eggs.

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One hungry unicorn

Oscar the Hungry Unicorn Eats Easter picture book

Oscar the Hungry Unicorn Eats Easter by Lou Carter

Oh dear. Oscar the Unicorn has gone and gobbled up all the eggs! The gang steps in to lend a hand, but when pirates lose the map to the egg hunt, Oscar has to save Easter. When it comes to adventure-filled Easter books, this one takes the cake.

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Very good

The Good Egg

The Good Egg by Jory John

A New York Times bestseller, this book tells the tale of an egg trying hard to behave in a world where everyone else is rather rotten. It’s time to make a change.

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Who’s that?

That's Not My Bunny Usborne Touchy Feely Book

That’s Not My Bunny by Fiona Watt

If it’s sensory Easter books you’re after for bubba, don’t miss this bunny-themed Usborne Touchy-Feely edition. Filled with bright illustrations and irresistible textures to touch and feel, it helps language and sensory development.

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Peep the eggs

The cover of the book Spot's Easter Egg Hunt

Spot’s Easter Egg Hunt by Eric Hill

Follow Spot on an Easter egg hunt adventure in the park, where you can count to five while peeping through windows to help Spot find the hidden eggs, making learning fun and interactive in this delightful counting board book perfect for early learners!

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Nom nom

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Egg Hunt

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Easter Egg Hunt by Eric Carle

There are adventures aplenty in this gorgeous lift-the-flap book, perfectly sized for young hands. Help the hungry caterpillar hunt for eggs – will you find them all? Nom, nom.

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Easter piggy

Peppa Pig: Peppa the Easter Bunny

Peppa the Easter Bunny by Peppa Pig

Follow along as Peppa and George paint and hide Easter eggs for their friends with help from Mummy and Daddy Pig. Don’t miss the BIG surprise at the end.

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Where’s the Easter Bunny?

Fancy Nancy and the Missing Easter Bunny

Fancy Nancy and the Missing Easter Bunny by Jane O’Connor

Nancy’s found herself with a mystery to solve again. This time Nibbles the bunny has gone missing and it’s up to Nancy to track her down before anyone finds out she’s missing.

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Easter for real life

Bluey Easter Book

Bluey Easter by Bluey

Can any preschooler get enough of these lovable pups? We think not. In this adventure, Bluey and Bingo fear the Easter Bunny has forgotten about them – until they find themselves on an action-packed egg hunt.

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A soft classic

The Velveteen Rabbit Classic Edition

The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams

First published in 1922, this book is a time-honoured classic about a toy rabbit who becomes real. Impossible not to love, this is a must for any child’s bookshelf.

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Wiggly bunny

The cover of the book My Magical Easter Bunny by Campbell Books

My Magical Easter Bunny by Campbell Books

With its sparkly foil cover and interactive push, pull and turn mechanisms, little ones can immerse themselves in this bunny’s enchanting Easter adventure.

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Hunting for chocolate

The cover of the book Poppy and Sam's Easter Egg Hunt by Usborne

Poppy and Sam’s Easter Egg Hunt by Sam Taplin

Children will delight in following Poppy and Sam by peeking through the peepholes to discover colourful eggs, tracing the flight of butterflies or bees with fingernails, and spotting familiar farm friends like Daisy the cow, Clucky the hen, and Rusty the dog along the way.

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Shhh

The cover of the book Night Night Bunny by Amy Parker

Night Night, Bunny by Amy Parker

Perfect for the night before Easter to share a quiet moment together with your bubba before bed. Little ones will adore reading along and saying “night night” themselves as they drift off to sleep.

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We dig it

The cover of the book Where Do Diggers Hunt for Easter Eggs by Brianna Caplan Sayres

Where Do Diggers Hunt for Easter Eggs? by Brianna Caplan Sayres

Whether you’re dressing up in your Easter best, dyeing eggs bold and bright, or enjoying a parade, this festive book takes you on a fun-filled adventure with diggers, cranes, cement mixers and more!

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All I got…

I Wanted a Giant Chocolate Egg but All I Got Was This Stupid Book

I Wanted A Giant Chocolate Egg by Merv Lamington

Join an Easter egg hunt of a different kind in this journey from disappointment to elation. The perfect (non-edible) gift for any kid who’s ever felt that the Easter Bunny could have done a little bit better.

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Let’s go!

I'm ready for Easter kids picture book

I’m Ready for Easter by Penguin Randon House

From Jedda Robaard comes a gorgeous story that explores the exciting lead-up to Easter in Australia. Fun, bright and beautifully illustrated, this Easter book is one that even your youngest bunnies will adore.

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Feels like Easter

The cover of the book Happy Easter Peter! by Beatrix Potter

Happy Easter Peter! by Beatrix Potter

Peter Rabbit is such a good Easter bunny that he is giving all his friends Easter eggs. Hop along with Peter and meet all his friends in this adorable Easter book with touch-and-feel elements on every page!

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Marshmallow

The cover of the book Marshmallow by Clare Turlay Newberry

Marshmallow by Clare Turlay Newberry

Small, white and fluffy, Marshmallow the baby rabbit is hard to resist – even if you’re a tabby cat called Oliver who’s usually the centre of attention. This is a timeless Easter book about friendship that littlies will love.

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Aussie Helpers

The Easter Bunny's Helpers Book

The Easter Bunny’s Helpers by Anne Mangan

An all-Aussie Easter book if there ever was one. Mateship is the great Australian way, so when the Easter Bunny needs a hand delivering eggs, a tribe of Aussie critters put up their paws to help.

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Surprise!

Peter Rabbit Easter Surprise Book

Peter Rabbit: Easter Surprise by Beatrix Potter

Full to the brim with sweet baby animals and featuring favourite characters like Tom Kitten and Jemima Puddle-Duck, fans of Beatrix Potter will adore leafing through this loveable Easter book.

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Golden country

The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes

The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes by Dubose Heyward

Inside every mother rabbit, there is an Easter Bunny just waiting to hop out – or at least there is in this Easter book. Full of wisdom and kindness, this heartfelt Easter book is just the thing for wee wabbits.

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Easter egg love

Australians-all love Easter eggs picture book

Australians All Love Easter Eggs by Colin Buchanan

The Aussie animals love doing an Easter egg hunt. But the poor critters at Bunyip Creek never get any Easter eggs! It’s just too hard for the Easter Bunny to get there. Can the other Aussie animals help the Easter bunny make it to Bunyip Creek?

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Hunting for Easter eggs

We're Going on an Egg Hunt Kids Picture Book

We’re Going on an Egg Hunt by Martha Mumford

Based on the traditional ‘We’re Going on a Lion Hunt’ rhyme, the delightful illustrations and read-aloud story will make this board book a huge springtime hit with all fans of search-and-find and lift-the-flap books.

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Puppy’s first

Spot's First Easter Board Book

Spot’s First Easter by Eric Hill

The Easter Bunny has been to visit and has hidden eggs for Spot to find. Little fingers can lift the flaps to help Spot find all the delicious eggs hidden on throughout the pages.

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Decorating around the world

Beautiful Eggs book - a journey through decorative traditions from around the world

Beautiful Eggs Board Book by Alice Lindstrom

This exquisite board book takes readers on a stunning journey of colour and art. It celebrates various traditions of egg decorating from around the world in exquisite illustrations.

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We dig it

The cover of the book Play Hide and Seek with Bunny by Usborne

Play Hide & Seek with Bunny by Sam Taplin

With delightful flaps hiding woodland animals waiting to be discovered, children can lift each page’s big flap to reveal a new friend. The double-flap finale adds an unexpected twist, while the charming artwork is filled with fun details for you and your little ones to explore and discuss together.

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Jesus’ love

The Easter Storybook

The Easter Storybook by Laura Richie

Starting with Jesus’ time in the temple as a boy and ending with His appearances after the resurrection, The Easter Storybook invites readers into the big picture of God’s love.

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My egg

Hunwick's Egg Kids Picture Book

Hunwick’s Egg by Mem Fox

One day Hunwick finds an egg outside his burrow and only he knows its secret. This is a beautifully illustrated 32- page tale of identity and belonging from one of Australia’s favourite children’s storytellers.

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It’s Easter!

Easter Days Kids Picture Book

Easter Days by Sue deGennaro

Today is a day for hunting eggs; there’s so much fun to be had, and all sorts of places in the garden to look. This sweet Easter book highlights the importance and joy of spending time with loved ones at Easter.

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